Galveston · Galveston Bay
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Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Saturday, February 20, 2027|29.847°N, 95.088°W · NOAA 8770653
| ▼ Low | 3:39 AM | 0.59 ft |
| ▲ High | 7:33 AM | 0.84 ft |
| ▼ Low | 3:20 PM | -0.65 ft |
| ▲ High | 10:39 PM | 0.89 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.54 ft
Full Moon
100% illuminated
Very good
Estimate from moon phase, solunar periods, and tidal range.
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| Day | Moon | Sun | 1st tide | 2nd tide | 3rd tide | 4th tide | Coefficient | Solunar activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sun | 🌓 | ▲ 7:00 AM ▼ 6:08 PM | 9:12 AM ▼ -0.7 ft | 7:03 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 87high | |||
| 15 Mon | 🌔 | ▲ 7:00 AM ▼ 6:09 PM | 10:18 AM ▼ -0.9 ft | 8:06 PM ▲ 1.1 ft | 96very high | |||
| 16 Tue | 🌔 | ▲ 6:59 AM ▼ 6:09 PM | 11:28 AM ▼ -0.9 ft | 8:57 PM ▲ 1.2 ft | 100very high | |||
| 17 Wed | 🌔 | ▲ 6:58 AM ▼ 6:10 PM | 12:36 PM ▼ -1.0 ft | 9:36 PM ▲ 1.2 ft | 100very high | |||
| 18 Thu | 🌔 | ▲ 6:57 AM ▼ 6:11 PM | 1:37 PM ▼ -1.0 ft | 10:05 PM ▲ 1.1 ft | 99very high | |||
| 19 Fri | 🌔 | ▲ 6:56 AM ▼ 6:12 PM | 3:15 AM ▼ 0.8 ft | 6:02 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 2:30 PM ▼ -0.8 ft | 10:26 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 87high | |
| 20 Sat | 🌕 | ▲ 6:55 AM ▼ 6:13 PM | 3:39 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 7:33 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 3:20 PM ▼ -0.6 ft | 10:39 PM ▲ 0.9 ft | 74high |
Coefficient compares each day's tidal swing with this station's weak and strong tides over the surrounding month (about 45 = weak, 95 = strong). Bigger swings move more water and bait.
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Observed 4:15 AM · La Porte (12 mi)
Wind
15mph
From N (10°)
Temperature
57°F
High 63° · Low 57° so far today
Humidity
51%
Dew point 39°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Nearest NWS weather station, hourly readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 5:00 AM (run 03z 2026-10-17 UTC). Arrow length shows current speed. Labeled dots are measured sensor readings; open circles are model forecast points (click one to see its forecast below).
No salinity sensors near this station reported in the past week.
Model: NOAA Northern Gulf Operational Forecast System (NGOFS2). Sensors: Texas Water Development Board. Imagery: USDA/USGS The National Map.
NOAA NGOFS2 model · 48 hours